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To kick off Season 3 of Games Gone By, Austin and Adam pull out their smart phones and take a stab at Sunderfolk, the narrative tactical RPG from Secret Door, one of the studios under Mike Morhaime's publishing umbrella, Dreamhaven. Join them as they discuss the game's unique controls, tabletop analogues, focus on cooperative gameplay, and whether or not Dreamhaven is actually making any money. -------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @thegamesgoneby...
Back in 2002, Samus Aran returned from an eight year hiatus to star in Metroid Fusion. Join Adam, Austin, and Jeff as they explore the atmospheric level design, iconic boss fights, terrifying SA-X sequences, and how Fusion’s linear structure switched up the series compared to its predecessors. -------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @thegamesgonebypodcast Contact us at podcast@gamesgoneby.com
Adam, Austin, and Jeff revisit 2005’s towering art-house adventure Shadow of the Colossus… or more specifically, its 2018 remake. Join them as they climb, cling, and complain through a game that puts the "cult" in cult classic. Warning: May contain content unsuitable for fans of Shadow of the Colossus -------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @thegamesgonebypodcast Contact us at podcast@gamesgoneby.com
Adam and Austin talk about fourteen of their favorite (and not so favorite) demos from this year's Steam Next Fest. -------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @thegamesgonebypodcast Contact us at podcast@gamesgoneby.com
Back in late March, Adam and ten of his closest friends ventured up to the mountains of Blueridge, Georgia to celebrate his upcoming marriage. Initially hesitant to engage in this surprise live episode, Adam quickly settles into his element as he, Austin, Jeff and a room full of nerds discuss the legacy of rhythm games, what makes a good MMORPG, playing games with your siblings growing up, the future of AI in video game development, and more. Special thanks to: Andy, Tyler, Chris, James, ...
While the LIVE! episode was intended to be June's Games Gone By offering, Adam and Austin could not resist sitting down and talking about the debut masterpiece from Sandfall Interactive, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Warning: Spoilers start around 51:00 and we do not hold back. -------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @thegamesgonebypodcast Contact us at podcast@gamesgoneby.com
Originally recorded at the peak of COVID lockdown, join Adam and Austin as they jump, shoot and slash their way through Doom (2016), an uncompromising reboot of one of the most beloved shooters of all time. Note: This episode was originally recorded in March of 2020. -------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @thegamesgonebypodcast Contact us at podcast@gamesgoneby.com
In Jeff’s relentless bid to turn this into a full-blown Star Wars podcast, the crew dives into Andor Season 1 — exploring its slow-burn brilliance, the machinery of Imperial oppression, and why Luthen’s monologue might just outshine any lightsaber duel. -------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @thegamesgonebypodcast Contact us at podcast@gamesgoneby.com
Ready your chainsaws as Adam, Austin and Jeff fight their way though Locust hordes in the game that started an Epic franchise, 2006's Gears of War. -------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @thegamesgonebypodcast Contact us at podcast@gamesgoneby.com
With their most controversial take yet, Adam and Austin dive deep into 2006's cult classic, Okami. Come shake your head disapprovingly as they rant about their issues with the game, and why they may or may not be optimistic about a sequel. -------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @thegamesgonebypodcast Contact us at podcast@gamesgoneby.com
Adam and Austin discuss Atlus' newest Persona-adjacent entry, Metaphor: ReFantazio. -------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @thegamesgonebypodcast Contact us at podcast@gamesgoneby.com
Adam, Austin and Jeff discuss the biggest stories, releases, and Games Gone By episodes of 2024. -------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @thegamesgonebypodcast Contact us at podcast@gamesgoneby.com
Join Adam, Austin and Jeff as they finish their discussion on Jason Schrier's recent Blizzard tell-all, Play Nice. Revisit the StarCraft phenomenon in South Korea, witness Gamers at their worst with the Jay Wilson/Diablo III saga, lament the cancellation of a series of games, and last but certainly not least, explore the miracle that was Overwatch ever seeing the light of day. -------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @thegamesgonebypodcast Con...
Join Adam, Austin and Jeff as they try something a little different, pouring over Jason Schrier's recent Blizzard tell-all, Play Nice. Take a stroll down memory lane as the guys reminisce about World of Warcraft and Diablo 2, laugh at Blizzard's blunders, and depressingly dredge through the California lawsuit and its fallout. Stay tuned next month for Part 2 in which the boys discuss the entire Titan/Overwatch saga, StarCraft in South Korea, Diablo 3 and more. ---------------------...
Adam, Austin and Jeff dive into Ubisoft's latest open world action-adventure, and the French company's first foray into the Star Wars universe, Star Wars: Outlaws. -------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @thegamesgonebypodcast Contact us at podcast@gamesgoneby.com
Leaning into the "under the radar" aspect of the show's theme, Adam and Austin dive into the unique world of Suspicious Development's latest entry, Tactical Breach Wizards. -------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @thegamesgonebypodcast Contact us at podcast@gamesgoneby.com
Straying a bit outside the theme of the show, Adam, Austin and Jeff give their take on Disney's newest foray into the Star Wars universe, The Acolyte. Note: We recorded this episode the day before it was announced there would not be a Season 2 of the Acolyte. Please excuse our speculation. -------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @thegamesgonebypodcast Contact us at podcast@gamesgoneby.com
Adam, Austin and Jeff spend this retrospective revisiting Bungie's swan song effort, Halo: Reach -------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @thegamesgonebypodcast Contact us at podcast@gamesgoneby.com
Adam and Austin ramble about the new announcements from the Nintendo Direct event, as well as give their take on over a dozen demos from the Steam Next Fest. Stay tuned next month for another full length retrospective! -------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @thegamesgonebypodcast Contact us at podcast@gamesgoneby.com
Adam and Austin ramble about what they've been playing so far in 2024, and what they're looking forward to after this year's Summer Games Fest. -------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @thegamesgonebypodcast Contact us at podcast@gamesgoneby.com